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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,146.48, 4,719.72 and 955.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,146.48, 4,719.72 and 955.22 is: 1,432.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,146.48 : 4,719.72 = 955.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,146.48/4,719.72 = 955.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,146.48x = 4,719.72 × 955.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,146.48x = 4,508,370.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,508,370.94/3,146.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,432.83

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